Venezia FC land concession to operate new Bosco dello Sport stadium

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Venezia FC have won the concession tender to manage Venice’s new Bosco dello Sport stadium, giving the club long-term control of a strategic venue asset expected to open in spring 2027.

Venezia FC have secured the contract to manage the new stadium being developed within the Bosco dello Sport complex in Tessera, positioning the club to control operations and commercial delivery at a purpose-built venue.Venezia FC S.p.A. said the Municipality of Venice awarded the tender for the concession after concluding the club’s proposal met the required criteria.The club said the final step is the execution of the concession agreement, which would formalise operating responsibilities and the commercial rights tied to the venue.The award builds on a concession plan presented by Venezia FC to the municipality in June, centred on a 40-year arrangement with a stated total investment of €121m, including €33m earmarked for future improvements.Operational control over a new-build stadium is a material shift for Venezia FC, moving them from a constrained, legacy ground into an asset designed to support premium hospitality, broader event use and more predictable matchday monetisation.The new venue forms part of the wider 116-hectare Bosco dello Sport development and is planned to seat 18,500, with certification to host Serie A matches, rugby and major live events.Project materials indicate an event configuration of about 24,400 for concerts, supporting non-matchday revenue opportunities that are increasingly central to stadium business models.Construction is expected to run for around 20 months, with an inauguration targeted for spring 2027.The stadium has been designed by Maffeis Engineering and Populous, with a semi-continuous seating bowl across three sides and a west stand dedicated to VIP hospitality and premium experiences.Bosco dello Sport is also set to include a 10,000-seat arena, creating a multi-venue campus that can diversify utilisation and strengthen the case for year-round programming.Venezia FC currently play at the 12,000-capacity Stadio Pier Luigi Penzo, and the shift to a larger, modern venue is expected to reshape the club’s matchday ceiling and sponsorship inventory once the concession agreement is signed.